GutenRead

A web application for searching and discovering books across multiple open-access platforms including OpenLibrary and Project Gutenberg. Features a clean, responsive interface and real-time search capabilities.

Features

• Search across multiple book platforms simultaneously
• View trending books from different sources
• Responsive design with Bootstrap
• Book details including covers, descriptions, and download links
• Real-time search results

Tech Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap 5
• Backend: Python with Quart framework
• Server: Uvicorn
• APIs:
  • OpenLibrary
  • Project Gutenberg
  • Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/nirajagarwal/gutenread.git
   cd gutenread

2. Set up a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv

3. Activate the virtual environment:

   venv\Scripts\activate  # Windows
   source venv/bin/activate  # Linux/macOS

4. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Running the Application

1. Start the server:

   uvicorn app:app --reload

2. Access the application: Open your browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:8000

Screenshots

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• OpenLibrary API
• Project Gutenberg and GutenDex API
• Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB)